GRE Word List

ELLIPTICAL

of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse

The meaning of the word elliptical is of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse.

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WordMeaning
filchto steal secretly or casually
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical